Healdsburg Planning Commission
February 23, 2022 6:00 PM
Meeting Held Virtually Via Zoom.us
This session of the Healdsburg Planning Commission will include a Workshop beginning at 6:00 PM. The regular Planning Commission meeting will immediately follow the adjournment of the workshop.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE
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Planning Commission Workshop
Application: DR 2022-01 Dry Creek Commons
Project
Description: Proposal to construct a 58-unit, 4-story affordable housing project and associated amenities with 97 on-site parking spaces. The project will include (28) 1-bedroom units, (14) 2-bedroom units, (15) 3-bedroom units for extremely low, very low- and low-income families.
The purpose of the workshop is to introduce the project to the Planning Commission and community and to obtain input. No official action will be taken at this meeting
Location: 155 Dry Creek Road, APN: 089-071-002
Applicant: Burbank Housing
Environmental
Determination: The workshop discussion is not a “project” pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because the item for discussion does not involve an action and therefore no environmental determination is required. A project specific environmental analysis will be conducted once plans are resubmitted with any revisions based upon comments received at the Planning Commission workshop.
4. Adjournment
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(Immediately following the workshop)
This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters of general interest not on the agenda but related to Planning Commission business. Pursuant to the Brown Act, however, the Planning Commission cannot consider any issues or take action on any request during this comment period.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A Item
Description: Enso Village Senior Living Community Entitlement Amendments (DA 2020-01.01; CUP 2019-04.01; CUP 2020-02.01; DR 2020-09.01)
Project
Description: The project applicant seeks amendments to the North Village Development Agreement and other project entitlements to: (a) modify the affordability level for 10 units of designated "Very Low Income" senior housing. Five units would be for "Low Income" households and five units would be for "Moderate Income" households; (b) authorize a reduction in onsite parking by eliminating 20 spaces in the car barn and adding five on-site surface parking spaces for a net reduction of 15 parking spaces; and (c) authorize minor modifications to the car barn design to accommodate a change in the vehicle lift system
Location: 1801 Boxheart Drive (parent address 16977 Healdsburg Avenue)
APN: 091-060-037
Applicant: Kendal at Sonoma, a Zen Inspired Community
Environmental
Determination: The Healdsburg City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the North Entry Area Plan (SCH# 2018062041) and adopted related findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (May 20, 2019). An Environmental Checklist & Addendum to the FEIR were prepared for the Master Conditional Use Permit for the North Village Project (MCUP 2019-04) that was approved by the Planning Commission on February 11, 2020; and the Development Agreement for the North Village Project (DA 2020-01) that was adopted by the City Council on April 6, 2020.
B. Item
Description: North Village Development Agreement Amendment for Fire Substation (DA 2020-01.02)
Project
Description: An amendment to the North Village Development Agreement is proposed to transfer responsibility to the City of Healdsburg for the public bidding, contracting and construction process for the Healdsburg Fire Substation. The North Village developer would remain responsible for a $2 million developer contribution for the Fire Substation as specified in the North Village Development Agreement.
Location: 16977 Healdsburg Avenue
APN: 091-060-025, 091-060-037, 091-060-39, 091-060-040, 091-060-041
Applicant: CCS Healdsburg, LLC
Environmental
Determination: The Healdsburg City Council certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the North Entry Area Plan (SCH# 2018062041) and adopted related findings, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and a Statement of Overriding Considerations (May 20, 2019). An Environmental Checklist & Addendum to the FEIR were prepared for the Master Conditional Use Permit for the North Village Project (MCUP 2019-04) that was approved by the Planning Commission on February 11, 2020; and the Development Agreement for the North Village Project (DA 2020-01) that was adopted by the City Council on April 6, 2020.
5. COMMISSIONER AND SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
6. DIRECTOR’S REPORT
7. ADJOURNMENT
Scott Duiven, Community Development, February 16, 2022
Posting: This agenda was posted on City bulletin boards and the City’s website at least 72 hours prior to the meeting, in accordance with state law.
Availability of Written Materials: All written materials (e.g., staff reports, conditions, resolutions) prepared for items on this agenda are available for public review at least 72 hours prior to the meeting at the Planning and Building Department at 401 Grove Street and on the City’s website at www.ci.healdsburg.ca.us. Written materials submitted after the posting of this agenda, but before the Commission meeting, will also be made available for public review in the Planning and Building Department. If written materials are presented to the Commission at the meeting, a copy will be made for public review at the meeting.
Disabled Accommodations: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, persons requiring special assistance to access, attend or participate in this public hearing should contact the Planning and Building Department at 401 Grove Street or by calling (707) 431-3346 during normal business hours at least 72 hours prior to the meeting to ensure the necessary accommodations are made.
Public Comments: Persons speaking on items on this agenda are requested to provide their name, address and the subject of their comments. Comments are generally limited to three minutes, however additional time may be granted by the Commission Chair as appropriate, depending on the scope of the project.
Appeals: Anyone that does not agree with the Commission’s decision may appeal the decision to the City Council, provided that a written appeal is filed within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the Commission’s action